Life...

It seems amazing doesn't it how life can seem to take over, that every so often you step back and realise how much time has passed and you didn't even notice. I watched a review of 2011's news the other day and was amazed at how much had happen in twelve short months, was it really only last year that the Japanese earthquake happened or that Bin Laden was killed, these events seem years ago in my mind, and thats the same with daily life. In January my parents moved from Cumbria to Essex, not a small move, and the first move since I had left home, was strange yet very normal the first time I went to the new house three months later. February brought promise of another year on the Isle of Man and the ability to stay with such an amazing organisation for just a bit longer. In March the first of my friends from university ventured over and I got to show them my new home, as again two worlds collided. April seemed to be the start of summer with countless bank holidays and amazing weather, the beach seemed the place to be. May was endless weekends away, mainly in the rain, but so much fun, who would of thought that a slip and slide in the rain would be a highlight of the year. June brought Lifepath and the Parish Walk, the week that seemed not to end, that we all loved and hated in equal measure. July was a time to say goodbye, but for many it was only for a while as only three of the team left for good. In August I returned to England, went to a friends wedding and caught up with the life I left behind when I graduated, I felt good to be back. In September I returned to the Island with full gusto, but soon learnt that my role would be very different this year, it was great to get to know this years team and become excited about what lies ahead. In October I returned to the classroom to start my MA, it had been less that 18months but it felt like a lifetime had passed. November was filled with the leadership course and residentials as well as planning for the Christmas service, the responsibility for which was given to Mary and I, no pressure for our first big event. December brought no snow this year, but the house was not low on Christmas spirit as everyone decorated glass jars for candles and made snowflakes to decorate the house, carol singing happened once again as did many Christmas parties.
I have had an amazing year and I am so fortunate to be in the job that I am, I can't wait to see what God will do this year through everything He throws my way